Photographing Taipei
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Photographing Taipei
Visiting Taipei for the first time in 8 years. Any suggestions where to take nice photos to chronicle my trip? Actually any suggestions what to do in Taipei? By the way I only have 2 and 1/2 days and since my hotels paid already, I'm pretty much stuck in Taipei.
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This is my Flickr Set from Taipei, April 2008. Nothing too special because I only had a Sony pocket camera with me but hopefully you get some ideas here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sajidgi...7618792798970/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sajidgi...7618792798970/
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Taipei 101 tower
Night markets
Chang Kai Shek square
Dintaifung for dumplings
here's my pics from Philippines/Taipei trip last year:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hautebo...229776/?page=3
Night markets
Chang Kai Shek square
Dintaifung for dumplings
here's my pics from Philippines/Taipei trip last year:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hautebo...229776/?page=3
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I am curious what people have to say as well... I will be there in a few weeks to prep for the New Years celebration. I know they have the Flora Expo going on... I have 2 days on my own before I start work, I was thinking about trying to rent a car to drive the highway that is supposed to be very scenic thru the mountains.
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Definitely go to Taipei 101. You can get a great view from the top and the motion-countering thingy (big heavy ball) inside the building is interesting for photos. If you want a great view of 101 and the city, take a short hike up Elephant Mountain. It's within a reasonable walk from 101. Great for sunsets!
As already mentioned, CKS square is very good. I would also recommend Longshan Temple, Bopiliao Old Street, Mirimar Entertainment Park. Shilin night market is very popular although I prefer Raohe night market. Also, just on the north side of Songshan Airport is a park with a cool-looking bridge crossing the river there. Nearby is the Martyr's Shrine and Grand Hotel, both good for photos. Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall is also good with 101 in the background. If you have time, check out Dihua Street in western Taipei. Lots of shops with herbs and medicinal stuff. Bellavita Mall near 101 is pretty fancy with lots of architectural detail.
Hope that helps!
As already mentioned, CKS square is very good. I would also recommend Longshan Temple, Bopiliao Old Street, Mirimar Entertainment Park. Shilin night market is very popular although I prefer Raohe night market. Also, just on the north side of Songshan Airport is a park with a cool-looking bridge crossing the river there. Nearby is the Martyr's Shrine and Grand Hotel, both good for photos. Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall is also good with 101 in the background. If you have time, check out Dihua Street in western Taipei. Lots of shops with herbs and medicinal stuff. Bellavita Mall near 101 is pretty fancy with lots of architectural detail.
Hope that helps!
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Definitely go to Taipei 101. You can get a great view from the top and the motion-countering thingy (big heavy ball) inside the building is interesting for photos. If you want a great view of 101 and the city, take a short hike up Elephant Mountain. It's within a reasonable walk from 101. Great for sunsets!
Hope that helps!
Hope that helps!
and if your wondering if its worth it - here is a picture i took from up there last year:
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http://taiwan-photography-blog.com/2...hant-mountain/
and,
http://kitchen.j321.com/Things-to-do...phant-Mountain
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snacks there!
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UA_Flyer did a trip there and documented it as a Photo trip report.
Could be worth heading to http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...it-ca-cx.html? for ideas....
Could be worth heading to http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...it-ca-cx.html? for ideas....